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Dates to

Celebrate

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Two New

Middle Schools

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Middle Schools

Cont.

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PEAK Awards 3

Free Assistance 4

ID Fraud

Protection

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CareHere 4

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I N T E R E S T :

• Nebo District has

approximately

35,000 students in

2021-2022.

• Nebo District has

approximately

4,500 employees.

• Nebo District is

the 6th largest

district in Utah.

• Nebo District is

the 5th largest

employer in Utah

County.

Welcome back to the start of a school year filled with hope and promise. I hope you enjoyed the Summer Olympics and the inspiration that came from watching these talented and dedicated athletes perform on the world stage. While the events were familiar to all, this was an Olympics like none other. Athletes followed strict COVID-19 protocols, some were excluded from competition. Spectators were not allowed. Many of the Tokyo public were fearful and apprehensive about hosting the games. Still, the games rolled forward and individual sacrifice, commitment, and dedication result-ed in both “the thrill of victory … and the agony of de-feat…the human drama of athletic competition.” We too have some uncertainty how this year will play out with pandemic protocols and public perception. Yet, I am certain that our classrooms and cafeterias, buses and playfields, will be filled with students who need you and all that you have to offer. In fact, many of them depend on you now more than they ever have before. That is a daunting thought, considering that “the past year has been heavy [for us caregivers] and affected us in both small and big ways.” What will it take for each of us, front-line workers who may be “broken down and [even] tired of living life on a merry-go-round” to rise to the challenges of the coming year? The answers to this are not any more clear today than they were when we faced with similar cir-cumstances day after day last year. However, I re-main confident that you . . . we . . . will Rise Up. Stu-dents need us. Families need us. Entire communities need us to:

Wake with wonder Every morning And dive into the day. And it's hard work. 'Cause it's heart work. What we do is artwork.

Fill each day, do not miss one. See the world full on.

Rise Up

Superintendent

To live and love To write To work To laugh To share To fight. To create a world of generosity. A world where we are inspired To help each other in every moment. Click on Video Link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IuMUyHKyUmX95_TAGg_lIdBXwqhIMcI5/view So rise, my friends, rise up. All one heart. Be the change. And when you wonder How you will likely spend your life,

Rise Up Rise like the day Rise up Rise unafraid Rise up In spite of the ache And do it a thousand times again.

God bless you all for your sacrifices and dedication; for your goodness, kindness, and service. May you each experience the daily “thrill of victory” as you

Rise Up!

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N E B O N E W S

Dates to

Celebrate:

Sept. 1-30

Library Card Sign-up Month

Good Manners Month

Backpack Safety Month

Sept. 4

National Wildlife Day

Sept. 6

Labor Day

Sept. 8

International Literacy Day

Sept. 11

Patriot Day

National Day of Service &

Remembrance

Sept. 12

National Grandparents Day

Sept. 13

Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day

Sept. 12-18

National Arts in Education Week

Sept. 15—Oct. 15

Hispanic Heritage Month

Sept. 17

Citizenship Day

Commemorating adoption of

the U.S. Constitution in 1787

Sept. 21

International Day of Peace

Sept. 22

First Day of Autumn

National Voter Registration

Sept. 28

National Voter Registration

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Nebo District Opens Two New Middle SchoolsNebo School District welcomes two new middle schools this year. Maple Grove Middle is located in Mapleton at

1587 West 400 South and is under the direction of Principal Nathan Whitney, Assistant Principal Sarah Brunson,

and Dean of Students Kate Elliott. Spring Canyon Middle is located in Springville at 599 West 700 South and is

directed by Principal Alison Hansen, Assistant Principal Travis Moss, and Dean of Students Angela Youd.

Superintendent Rick Nielsen welcomed all those in attendance at both ribbon cuttings. He said “These schools are

a reminder for everyone that what we do in Nebo School District begins and ends with students. The building shell

is constructed and now the soul--the students--will enter the shell and bring it to life.”

Both schools sit on a 18-acre site with 143,500 square feet of floor space with 51 teaching stations, 2 computer

labs, 1 full gymnasium, 1 lecture hall, and a cafetorium with a stage.

“I am happy to welcome our wonderful parents, students,

teachers, and the entire Mapleton and Spanish Fork bench

community to this amazing new building and the ribbon cutting

ceremony,” stated Principal Nathan Whitney, addressing all

those in attendance at the ribbon cutting ceremony. “Students

that attend this inaugural year will always remember that they

were the first group of students to attend this beautiful new

school. It will be a memory that lasts a lifetime! This school will

be an asset to the community for generations, not just because

it is a beautiful building, but because of the learning that will

happen and the students’ lives that will be changed as they

gain a great education that will be provided here.”

After listening to the Maple Grove Middle choir sing, “Proud to be an American,” School Board member, Scott

Card, said, “In case anyone has been watching the news and wonder if schools still teach God, country, and fami-

ly, Nebo School District continues to teach these wonderful American values. I could not have said it better than

this choir.

“What does a school do for a community? Besides

churches, schools are the most important building in the

community. These are buildings that create opportunities

for your kids. For kids to learn truth and knowledge and

distinguish between right and wrong. These are build-

ings where values are taught. Where careers are start-

ed. Where seeds are planted. Students are going to be

able to learn from wonderful teachers and faculty, the

experts that have gone to school and dedicated their

lives to teach your children knowledge, skills, values,

and confidence.

“These schools give your kids the opportunity to shine, to come out of their shell, to talk, to perform, to support your

efforts as parents to grow into the very best adult that they can.

“We are grateful to the tax payers. Our children deserve it, our community deserves it, and the nation deserves the

very best education in the world. The only thing that is going to fix this world is education and religion. This is one

of those places that will fix this world.

“Thank you for paying taxes. We recognize the sacrifice and thank you for contributing to society by supporting our

children to continue on and to grow up to be healthy–both mentally and emotionally strong--grow up with

opportunities to be successful in this life.”

Maple Grove Middle School

Maple Grove Middle School Ribbon Cutting

P A G E 3 V O L U M E X I I S S U E I

When welcoming the students and families to the Spring Canyon Middle School,

Principal Hansen said, “One hundred and twenty-five years ago, Utah became a

state. This year has been a fun celebration of that anniversary. We all know the

phrase, ‘This is the Place’ in conjunction with Utah’s history. I would like to sug-

gest that today, Spring Canyon Middle School is the ‘place.’”

“Spring Canyon is the place where over 1,200 people, both students and teach-

ers, will learn together, enjoy each other, and probably cry a little together every

day. It is the place where every 11 and 12 year old in Springville will share space

together and all of us at Spring Canyon can’t wait to embark on this journey with

you.”

John Taylor, School Board member in the Springville area said, “I love middle

schools! Middle schools are symbolic of what we can do when we join together

and think about a better way to do things.”

“I feel that sixth-graders are just too old for elementary schools, but not quite

ready for junior high. Seventh-graders do much better when they are allowed

opportunities to lead and to excel. Those seventh-graders can sometimes get

lost when they are clumped together with kids older than them.

“The middle school model allows us to specifically target our curriculum to the unique academic and developmental needs of sixth- and seventh-grade students.”

Spring Canyon Middle School

Spring Canyon Middle School Ribbon Cutting

New Middle Schools Cont.

To read the nomination submissions, go to September 2021 PEAK Awards: http://www.nebo.edu/news/3448. To submit a PEAK Award nomination, go to employee page and scroll down, or go to: www.nebo.edu/PEAK.

Nominated by: Sarah Sumsion

PEAK Award: Amy Colby, Speech, Mt. Loafer/Wilson

Board President Christine Riley, Superintendent Rick Nielsen

Nominated by: Brett White

PEAK Award: Lee Gillie, Athletic Director, Salem Hills High

Board President Christine Riley, Superintendent Rick Nielsen

Nominated by: Cheryl Leifson

PEAK Award: Elaine Olsen, Teacher, Larsen

Board President Christine Riley, Superintendent Rick Nielsen

Nominated by: Shauna Shepherd, Jim Welburn, Tiffanie Miley

PEAK Award: Marlies Mathews, Social Worker, Springville Jr.

Board President Christine Riley, Superintendent Rick Nielsen

Nominated by: Amy Cook & Angela Killian

PEAK Award: Lynn Teuscher, Teacher, Riverview

Board President Christine Riley, Superintendent Rick Nielsen

350 South Main

Spanish Fork, UT 84660

Nebo School District

Phone: 801-354-7400

Fax: 801-798-4010

Email: lana.hiskey@nebo.edu

www.nebo.edu

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Care Here provides Diabetes testing supplies and education at no cost. Get

started by scheduling an appointment online at CareHere.com or by calling

877.423.1330.

Nebo Employee Free Assistance

Program—Blomquist Did you know that Nebo School District has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

that is 100% FREE to benefit-eligible Nebo employees? Nebo believes that employees

are at their best when their body, as well as their mind, is healthy, free from worry and

stress. Blomquist is offering the following three workshops in September.

Topic: Team Building Topic: Parenting, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

Date: 9/14 at 12 to 1 p.m. Date: 9/14 at 2 to 3 p.m.

Location: online Location: online

Topic: Parenting, Divorce & Coping with Change

Date: 9/28 at 2 to 3 p.m.

Location: online

Register for all three: https://blomquisthale.com/work-shops.html

Travel Assistance & ID Fraud Protection Nebo School District purchased the Travel Assistance and ID Fraud Expense Reimbursement policy from Travelers

Casualty and Surety Company of America for 2021-22. These benefits can include:

If you are a victim of ID Fraud, please call Travelers at 1.800.842.8496.

Lost wages

Notary & certified mail charges

Fees to re-apply for loans

Long distance phone charges

Attorney fees (prior consent)

Costs for daycare & eldercare

Travel & accommodations expenses

Expense & fees for new government issued id

Expense & fees for copies of health records